Comparison

GymEtc Access vs PaceMap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GymEtc Access

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This application uses contactless technology to access the GymEtc sites where a Smart Tile has been installed. Please come and visit us and our staff will guide you if you have any questions.

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PaceMap

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PaceMap turns every run, ride, walk and hike into clear progress you can see. Start a workout and watch your route map live, with real-time pace, distance, and elevation. When you finish, get a full breakdown: kilometre splits, total elevation, duration, and average pace — all saved to your history. FEATURES • Live GPS tracking for runs, rides, walks and hikes • Real-time pace, distance and elevation as you move • Automatic route mapping for every activity • Per-kilometre splits and detailed activity stats • Weekly distance goals and streak tracking • Follow friends, give kudos, and share your progress • Personal profile with lifetime totals and trends Whether you're chasing a new personal best or just staying consistent, PaceMap keeps every step on the map.

Screenshots

GymEtc Access3 screens
PaceMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaceMap at every 10 days against GymEtc Access's every 32 months. GymEtc Access's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymEtc Access ships an update every 32 months, PaceMap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GymEtc Access versus PaceMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymEtc AccessPaceMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCTech LimitedSOULSPCE COLLECTIVE

In-app purchases

None

GymEtc Access

No in-app purchases

None

PaceMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymEtc Access free?
GymEtc Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceMap free?
PaceMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymEtc Access or PaceMap have ads?
Neither GymEtc Access nor PaceMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymEtc Access or PaceMap?
GymEtc Access ships an update every 32 months, and PaceMap every 10 days. Most recently, GymEtc Access was updated on November 3, 2026 and PaceMap on October 31, 2026.

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